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South Africa Weather
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Wednesday - 10th Mar |  | Thunderstorm
| Max | : | 24°C (75°F) | | Min | : | 20°C (68°F) |
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Thursday - 11th Mar |  | Sunny
| Max | : | 27°C (81°F) | | Min | : | 19°C (66°F) |
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Friday - 12th Mar | | Sunny
| Max | : | 24°C (75°F) | | Min | : | 15°C (59°F) |
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| South Africa is a large overwhelming country with a landscape so diverse you could spend several months touring within its bounds and not tire of it. A lack of national public transport and stretching expanses of natural beauty, the only way to really appreciate South Africa is by hiring your own car. Car Hire in South Africa is a conduit to the car rental companies.
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South Africa is as diverse a country as one can come across. With landscapes that range from dramatic mountain panoramas, to the endless horizon warm with the setting sun, visually you won't find more contrast.
From game parks with thorny scrub and green waterholes, to the tropical vegetation found on the Kwa-Zulu natal coastline, travelling by car allows you to witness this all. With 3 major tourist cities, namely Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, set hundreds of kilometres apart, you would miss out on the natural beauty of South Africa, by merely hopping on and off flights between these cities.
The garden route for instance, between Cape Town and port Elizabeth, offers some of the most spectacular beaches and forests the country has to offer. The national road from Durban to Johannesburg leads you through the Drakensberg mountain range, boasting overlooking views of meandering valleys that you cannot afford to miss.
Varied in regards to people too, South Africa's motto is "Unity in Diversity", encompassing the many cultures, histories and races that make up the rainbow nation. What better way to experience these than by hopping in a car and travelling through the Transkei villages or the deep Karoo, stopping along the way in little bed and breakfasts filled with local charm?
South Africa's wild coast is hardly developed, with miles of unspoilt beaches. With local roads winding over hill after hill until you encounter a breathtaking view of the ocean, you disappear disappear in to the valley to find hotel and backpacker accommodation in the midst of the local villages, situated right on the beach; you have arrived in an African paradise.
The national roads in south Africa are fully tarred, well maintained and for the most part take advantage of the surrounding splendour of the landscape. Strict but friendly traffic officials patrol these roads, providing both security and peace of mind.
Essential things to remember when hiring a car in South Africa; speed limits and distances are in kilometres, with top limits on the national roads never exceeding 120km/h – the equivalent of 75mph. South African drive on the left hand side of the road, and on the right hand seat of the car! And not to forget that speaking on a hand help mobile phone, or failing to wear your seatbelt is against the law, so heed these restrictions.
There are fuel stations across the country, which feature the pleasure of being fully staffed. This means that you have no need to get out of your vehicle at all. Friendly smiling attendants will fill your tank, wash your front and rear windows for free, and offer to check your oil, water or tires for you. It is always of course nice to tip them a couple of rands for their efforts, but there are no obligations.
Car hire in South Africa allows travellers to choose from a range of vehicle types. If you fancy a little off road adventuring in some of the less accessible parts of a game park, care hire companies can offer you 4X4s with optional camping equipment too.
For those travelling on a budget, mini and medium size cars are surplus, and for those wishing to splurge some more, luxury cars are also available. For the open roads why not try something sporty, or ultimately classic like an Austin Healey, in which you can experience the warmer climate with the soft top roof neatly packed away.
No matter what the vehicle, each one undergoes essential tests, and have intense maintenance plans to ensure that you are travelling with complete peace of mind. All vehicles come fully insured and with breakdown cover for any location in the country.
Many of the care hire companies in South Africa adapt their packages with the long distances in mind, and have unlimited kilometres packages, long or short term rentals, and special daily or weekend rates. Cars can be picked up from several locations in and around each city.
With packages that can be tweaked to suit the individual customer, features such as air conditioning, CD and DVD players, and satellite navigation systems can be added or removed from any package. Allowing you to hire a vehicle that will give you everything you need or want.
So whether it is the exquisite beaches of south Africa that you wish to explore, or the inland valleys and mountain, the exciting game parks, or the cape wine route, there is no better way than to rent a car, unfold your road map, turn up the radio and turn on the engine. The journey awaits you, and car hire in South Africa assures you are able to undertake this adventure with great comfort and total peace of mind.
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